There are a variety of ways the campus community can get involved in community engagement activities. This also includes activities outside the classroom.
Here is a list of the extracurricular opportunities available with the Office of Campus Sustainability. Please visit the uOttawa Community Engagement Navigator to register for these opportunities.
The University of Ottawa prides itself on being a living laboratory. A space for students to be fully engaged in learning outside of the traditional classroom setting. We offer a host of courses with a Community Service Learning component.
To find out what courses are offered this session, log into your uOzone and enter the Community Service Navigator. Once inside the portal select Placements followed by Option and Specific Course. You can choose a Session and a specific class or select the Environment theme.
Want to volunteer but not sure what the best fit would be? Sign up for our special volunteer newsletter and get a monthly update about the ways you can get involved on campus or send us an email and we will be glad to meet with you in person to find you a placement.
Help us become a zero-waste campus!
We are looking for volunteers to help us conduct our winter 2027 waste audit to better understand the waste streams on campus. Volunteers will develop skills in teamwork, waste auditing, problem-solving, creative thinking, and communications. The 30 volunteer hours will be made available on your Co-Curricular Record.
This Alternative Student Break program allows you to:
Here’s a general outline of what you can expect during the week of February 17-20:
| DAY | TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm | Introduction to waste workshop |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm | Training and audit |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm | Audit |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm | Report tutorial and start writing |
Send us an email to learn more or sign up on the Community Engagement Navigator.
